Governor Ivey Proclaims Veterans Week, Calls on Alabamians to Honor Service as Nation Nears 250 Years of Freedom
As the United States of America approaches its 250 th birthday, Governor Kay Ivey today proclaimed Wednesday, November...
SBVA Elects New Vice-Chair & Welcomes Two New Members as ADVA Celebrates its 80th Anniversary
The State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) elected Walt Kozak as its Vice-Chairman during its quarterly meeting on Thursday,...
OPERATION WE REMEMBER: Honoring and Remembering our Veterans who died by suicide
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs (ADVA) honors and remembers the veterans in Alabama who lost their lives...
World War II Veteran receives Governor’s commendation during 99th birthday celebration
Dr. Woodward Durham Lamar, a World War II Veteran and American hero, celebrated his 99th birthday on October...
ADVA Appeals & Review Division Hosts First Successful Virtual Board of Veterans Affairs Hearings at Remote Locations
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every corner of Alabama while disrupting the delivery of public services leading state...
New Parking Arrangements Announced for Jefferson County Veterans Service Office
Parking for the Jefferson County Veterans Service Office in downtown Birmingham will change on Monday due to nearby...
Shelby County Veterans Service Office Closed Week of July 19 for Relocation to new Columbiana Office
The Shelby County Veterans Service Office will be closed the week of July 19 as it transitions to...
SBVA Approves New State Veterans Home to be Named After Medal of Honor Recipient Bennie G. Adkins
The Alabama State Board of Veterans Affairs (SBVA) approved naming the new state Veterans home in Enterprise after...
Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program Expands to Include Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
The Alabama G.I. Dependent Scholarship Program now allows more inclusivity after Gov. Kay Ivey recently signed House Bill...
Which New State Laws Will Affect Alabama Veterans and When?
Alabama State Legislators had Veterans in mind during the 2021 Regular Session. With the session ending shortly before...
World War II Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday with Parade at State Veterans Home
Henry Burgess watched with enjoyment Friday morning at the William F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette...
Governor Kay Ivey, State Legislators Align for New Veterans Suicide Prevention Initiative
MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey announced Friday a new statewide suicide prevention initiative for Service Members, Veterans, and...